Join us for "An Evening
Wrapped in Tradition" Preview Party for the
Chihuly Collection of American Indian Trade Blankets. This
casual, Native American-themed evening takes place on Saturday,
May 19 at 7:30 pm. American Indian appetizers and delicious
desserts will be served and we have special events planned
for the entire night, including a silent auction and a variety
of entertainment. Click here for more information or
call Sherri Jurls at (254)710-1108 for reservations..

"Wrapped in Tradition"
Help us celebrate the opening of our new traveling exhibit “Wrapped
in Tradition: The Chihuly Collection of American Indian Trade
Blankets" on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Read more about this amazing exhibit, on
display for the first time in Texas! Join us from 1 –
5 pm for an afternoon of thrilling opening day festivities!
Renowned Kiowa/Comanche musician Tom Mauchahty-Ware and his American Indian Dancers will
perform in the rotunda. Tom comes to us from the former Caddo
Reservation in Oklahoma and looks forward to talking with visitors
during a question & answer session. Be one of the first
500 visitors through the door and receive a very special gift!
This educational, entertaining day and amazing exhibit are a
must see!

A Stitch in Time traces the history
of the quilting tradition from hand sewing to early use of
the sewing machine. This exhibit showcases six patchwork quilts
selected from the Mayborn Museum Complex's permanent collection.
This colorful exhibition runs through July 17 in the Baylor
History area of the museum.

The Zuhl Collection of Petrified Tree Cross Sections
is an exhibit on loan courtesy of the Houston Museum of Natural
Science. It includes 26 fossilized tree cross sections, varying
in size from 8 inches in diameter to over 40, some of which
date back millions of years. The exhibit will be on display
through August 27, 2007.

Ancient Microworlds unites the worlds of photography
and paleontology to produce rarely seen visions into past life.
Through the use of high-magnification photography, these images
allow a an amazing view into the world of fossils. The exhibit
runs through August 27, 2007.

It's Fun! It's Fast-paced! It's our all-new
Catch a Chihuly Cylinder
flash game. See how well you can do and challenge your friends!!

Share your photos of the Mayborn and see
great pics that other visitors have taken. Check out our Flickr group page and post pictures
of your family, children, and friends enjoying the musuem!"
We're posting pictures of the summer exhibit set-up now!

flickr

Download
one of our new desktop wallpapers featuring an American Indian
trade blanket.

Paige Johnston,
Lorena
Paige visited the museum on April 14th. She said, "I
like the news part. I like being able to be on the TV and
I liked the tornado. I like the music room with the paper
piano."

The museum store is receiving lots of merchandise to complement
our summer traveling exhibit, "Wrapped in Tradition."
We will carry some Pendleton blankets and other home-related merchandise
that will enhance your museum visit. We are the only store in Waco
to carry Pendleton products. We will also have several books in
stock pertaining to trade blankets and to Dale Chihuly and his beautiful
art. Please shop the store for all sorts of items inspired by Native
Americans and some even made by Native Americans.

summer camp

Openings are still available in some classes. Register quickly
before they close!Click here or call Lanna Palmer at 710-7526
for more information.

May 7 Mother's Day
Mothers are wonderful! Come celebrate mom and make a special surprise
for her.

May 14 Water Fun (Last Museum Monday for the Year)
Come and explore the wonders of water. Don't be afraid to get a
little wet. Learn why we need water in our lives.

Family Fun Thursdays

May 3 Hair, Hair Everywhere
We'll talk about mammals and what makes them distinctive, like their
hair.

May 10 Stormy Weather & Sunny Days
The weather changes frequently so know how to prepare! Come learn
how to read weather indicators like clouds to help you know what
to expect.

congratulations!

And the winner for April's drawing from our visitors who provided
us with a feedback form is
Mr. Louis Sander of Austin who was a first time visitor along with
his wife.

Youth volunteers

Do you have a teen interested in volunteering at the Mayborn this
summer? Click here to fill out an application and
get information about training sessions. Volunteers must currently
be in high school or must be entering high school by Fall 2007.